General

Logging onto Gmail is a fairly simple and straightforward process. The Gmail emailing service is one of the most commonly used ones in the world today. The reason is the simplicity, flexibility and the wide range of features that they offer. Let us have a look at the different ways to login to Gmail

How to login to Gmail from a new device?

If you have purchased a new device, accessing the Gmail is fairly simple. If it is an Android device, the phone will already come with the Gmail app installed. If not, then you can always download one from the play-store and obviously, it is free of cost.

Find the Gmail app on your phone. If the new device is an Android device, then the application will be pre-installed and placed inside the Google Folder. If in case, you do not find, then open Play Store, type “Gmail” and install the first app that you see in the search results.

After you have found the app / installed it, open it. Once you open it, you will be prompted to log in to an existing Gmail account or open a new account. You would want to login an existing account from your device.

Once you click that, press on the ‘Add Account’ option that you can see on the top left in the drop-down menu.

After this, select the type of the account you want to add. Following this, you will be prompted with a series of steps on the screen which you will need to do to complete the login process.

You will need to verify the account through either a code or an OTP in some cases. After you have logged in to the account in your app, the same will open every-time you open the Gmail application.

How to login to Gmail using Microsoft Outlook?

Although the Gmail app provides an extremely user – friendly interface and speed, some of the customers may be acclimatized to the interface of Microsoft Outlook. Not to worry, one can configure the Microsoft service to work with the Google mail as well.

Before you begin the process of keeping your Gmail account logged in via outlook, you need to get the IMAP protocol for the Google account that you have.

Log in to the Gmail account normally through your laptop. Click the ‘Settings’ icon on the top left and press on the “Forwarding” Option. Click on the option to Enable IMAP. Save the changes.

The next steps that will follow are through the Microsoft Outlook.

Click on the Outlook 2013 or any other version that may be installed on your computer. Find the option ‘File’ and click on the ‘Account Settings’ that you will find under this. Click on ‘New’ followed by ‘Email Account’. This option is to add a new account.

After this, make sure to choose ‘Manual Setup’ or ‘Additional Server Types’ and following this, click on the ‘Next’ button.

Choose the IMAP option and click on the ‘Next’ option following this.

In the page that you will be directed to after this, make sure that you enter the information about your Gmail account, following the username, password, the IMAP details etc.

Click on the More Settings Option after this. Press on the ‘Outgoing Server’ button. Under that, enable the radio button that says to use the same settings as my incoming server.

Click on the advanced tab and enter the information relating to the IMAP, the type of the connection and the SMTP. These can even be found over the Internet. Click on the ‘Ok’ button and following that, the ‘Next’ Button. Then you can finish the process.

How to add multiple accounts on the computer/desktop?

Gmail allows the option to login and remove multiple accounts on the Desktop as well without any hassles. The process is relatively straightforward and you can add as many accounts as possible at once.

Open the Gmail service on your desktop. Log out of any account that may be logged in at the time of your opening.

Next, you will be taken to a page, where the text will appear, ‘Use an Account’. Underneath the existing account, you will find an option to ‘Add another account’.

Click on that option and enter the credentials of the account that you want to add. Make sure it is a Gmail account.

If you are logging an account from the new device for the first time, there is a unique identification process that you will need to follow. A number will appear in both the new and the old device, and you have to tap the same numbers on both the devices to enable logging in the new device. Make sure the numbers are the same as prompted.

Once the identification is done, the account is successfully logged in. You can switch between the different accounts by clocking the profile icon on the top right and choosing from the different account options appearing below.

If you want to remove an account, you can log out of the existing logged in account, click on the ‘Select Account’ option and press the cross icon to remove the same.

It is recommended that you keep multiple accounts signed in only in a device that you always have access to. Do not keep your account details saved, (although they will need a password every time they need to be logged in) in a system that is not yours. Also, save the passwords only and only if you have the exclusive access to your computer.

These are the steps you can follow to log in to an email from Google. Make sure that you use this as your primary address since this offers a wide range of flexibility. Gmail is one of the most powerful mailboxes out there.

Gmail is an invention by Google which is free, advertising-supported email service which has been provided by Google. This can be accessed on the web by the users. It provides the users a gigabyte of storage for their messages and also searches for specific messages. It also provides to organize the messages into a conversational thread. It has rich text features such as stylish fonts, colors, indents, bullets and more. Hence, Gmail offers a wide range of options and is securing than any other.

How to set up an account in iPhone or the iPad?

Setting up the Gmail account on iPhone and iPad is also very easy. The two devices provide the same rich interface which you can find on the desktop. In fact, thanks to the large screen size of the iPhone, the mailing process become the much seamless there. To set up an account in these two devices, you can follow the steps enlisted below:

Open your settings app on iPad or iPhone which is usually on the home screen.

Scroll down the menu and tap on the Passwords and Accounts.

At the bottom of the Accounts section, you’ll find Add account and tap on it.

Then tap on Google in the menu. At the bottom of the page, you can see a Create account button. Tap on it. If you have an existing account, you can connect it to your iPhone by typing in your username and following the instructions on screen for the sign-up.

You have to fill in details as asked such as your First name, Last name, birthday, gender and then tap on next.

Once done, you’ll be asked to fill in your desired username having the gmail.com as the address. One may have to try different options for the username if they’re already taken by someone else.

You have to create a password which has to be at least 8 characters long having letters, numbers, and symbols. You have to confirm your password by re-entering it.

You’re asked to provide your phone number on which the verification code will be sent by Google. After entering the verification code, continue and review the terms of service and click on I agree. Once you click on next, you’ll be taken to sign in into your Gmail account. You can also download the Gmail app.

How to sign up on Android?

Signing up on Android is a fairly simple process thanks to the Gmail app. The Gmail app comes pre-installed in most of the Android phones that you purchase and they auto-update themselves with time. Make sure to be regular with updates to ensure a great experience.

Open your settings and tap on Accounts or Account and Sync option in the menu.

Tap on add account and then tap on Google.

When you tap on Create Account, you’ll be asked to fill in your personal details.

Once done, you have to enter your desired username and password.

You’ll have to enter your phone number as a verification code will be sent on it.

After reviewing the terms of service, tap on I agree and then go to next where you’ll be taken to sign in to your account.

How to sign up on the Desktop?

Gmail is best experienced on the desktop thanks to the new themes feature. For opening a Gmail account on the desktop, one must do the following:

Once understood, one can create a new account. Click on Create an account button provided on the top right corner of the browser window which will direct you to the account creation page.

Fill in the details as asked such as First Name and Last Name. Then create your new Gmail username as shown in the textbox which has the address gmail.com.

If you select a username that has already been taken, it’ll ask you to choose a different one.

Once the username is created accordingly, you have to enter the password and confirm it. The passwords must match and then you can proceed ahead.

When you click on the next button, you’ll be taken to a page that’ll ask you to select your account recovery options. Though it is not mandatory, to keep their account safe and secure, one can choose to recover their account by options such as providing their phone number or other recovery email address. Further, you have to enter your date of birth by using the drop-down list.

After selecting the gender, click on the next button. If you have chosen your phone number as a recovery option, you may receive a code through a text message on your phone which is usually a 5 or 6 digit number. Enter the number and click on verify. You can also skip this option and complete the process later.

When you scroll down you’ll see terms of service list on the left side of the page. Click on I Agree to accept the terms of service and you’ll be taken to sign in to your Gmail account.

How to set up Android Gmail account through the sync settings?

Setting up the account through the sync settings is also a simple process and this is useful for future use.

Open the Settings menu and go to Accounts.

The accounts settings show your current sync settings and you can add your Google account.

It will prompt you to sign in to your Google account.

Enter your username and password.

Select the services which you want to sync with.

So, these were the different methods to open an account in Gmail. Make sure you do yours today!